Lately, my life has been a bit on the difficult side. I Know EXACTLY What I want out of life. But after my relationship ending, Not quite sure how to get everything that I want.

It kinda sucks having people around, Because you learn to rely on them too much. You know, You plan things together. You work as a "team" To obtain goals. So when they leave, You have to decide how your going to get everything for yourself.

This was a good wake-up call for me. I don't have a car. So no rides up to the mountain. All I have is a road bike, Which I wouldn't carry on the hiking trail with me LOL. And I don't trust to "lock it up" someplace.

I can either lay in bed feeling sorry for myself, Or figure out exactly how to transform my life in a way I want it.

I know I want to hike, But of course, I was overthinking things as per usual.

1. How do I get to the mountain so I can find trails?
2. Would hiking be as enjoyable alone?
3. Is It safe to hike alone?
   

Getting to the mountain

I've been slowly learning the bus routes. Which has changed my life. Sure, Public transportaition, Who cares right? But I've been so stubborn I've ridden my bike everywhere, And avoided buses at all costs, Which made my life more difficult, Sometimes a bus is more convnient than a bicycle.
Of couse Uber/Lyft is always an option too. But Do I want a ride up in the mountains, with a stranger? In their personal car? That scared me a little bit. But what ended up ruling it out, Was cost. The bus was significantly cheaper. The estimates on Lyft, Say I'd have to pay 44.00 a day. While the bus costs 6.25 for an "all day pass".

I woke up early oddly.

My schedule Is pretty messed up. I stay up all night working and sleep until the afternoon.
I went to bed around 1:00 a.m.
And woke up at 5:00 a.m.
I don't believe in "signs". But it was bizzare that I woke up so early so wide awake. I was going to just start working on coloring book stuff, But I decided to make it a day I wouldn't forget.

I got ready and got on the first bus of the morning.
It took me to the bottom of the canyon, But I realized that this route wouldn't work out the way I wanted to.

The walk into the canyon was 1.5 Miles before I hit my first hiking trail

Even then, The trail was relatively short. So I'd burn through that and get "bored" of it real quick.

I was so excited that I had done this for myself. This is my first time hiking, And actually taking the bus for a reason. LOL.

The hike was rough

It was just a hill forever! Never ending. It was cold outside. I almost didn't go through with the hike, Because the weather app said it would rain at some point.

Hiking alone is the best!

A woman hiking alone may seem odd. But I loved it. The only times I went hiking was the guy I was dating. While I had no problem taking extra breaks, Sometimes I wanted to really push myself physically. And occationally, We wouldn't be able to finish the trail, because he'd be too exhausted, we'd have to turn back. When you hike alone, you go at YOUR pace! You can run, You can walk. You can sit on your butt! It's up to you. It felt good to really exhaust myself and to see how much endurance I have.

Surprisingly I saw more women on the trail then men! Many of the women were alone too. These women seemed like they hiked all the time, So Maybe it's not as dangerous as everyone thinks. I really admire those women who non stop run! I hope I can get like that at some point.

The Rain

During most of the hike, It was sprinkling. Which was nice, Because I was all sweaty from the initial 1.5 mile walk up the canyon. But as the rain got heavier I got really cold. Once I finished the trail and had to turn back the trails were really muddy. Overall a great hike! But by the time I got back to the bus, I was so cold I was shaking!

I eventually made it back home and took a warm shower! I added up how far I hiked.... 8 Miles! Woo hoo!!

What next?

I'm going to the movies by myself next week! I'm way excited.
Although I can't decide if I want to see Rings 2 or Beauty and the Beast.